Cancer-exposure to BPA in early infancy increases the risk of breast cancer and

The WWF is calling for a ban on BPA.This chemical causes endocrine(hormonal disruption).

Feotus,babies and Children are at the highest risk from this chemicals because they are at

critical stages of development.Any hormonal imbalance has pronounced long lasting effect on

babies' health even if we can not see it now.

So,what can the parents do in this situation.We are surrounded with plastic containing BPA. Still,there are some steps you can take to minimize the exposure of your babies to BPA.

1)-Try to choose bottles which are BPA free. SOme BPA free bottle brands are here and here.2)-Discard bottles and cups at first sign of wear and tear.Throw away bottle when it becomes cloudy or you see a scratch.3)-Do not put very hot,boiling liquids in your baby's bottle.Alwasy put in luke warm water or milk.4)-Never microwave your baby's feeding bottle.5)-Dont leave your baby feeding bottle in direct sunlight. 6)-Beware of BPA in other containers you use around the house.BPA containing plastic (polycarbonate plastic) is light weight,hard and clear plastic.It has number Recycling Symbol written on the label.Products with 1.2,and 4 recycle symbol are unlikely to contain BPA. (Products with number 3, and 6 do not contain BPA but still contain carcinogens,lead and phthtalates).So,stay away from number 7.7)-Also use ceramic,glass and steel containers more around the house.8)-Use glass feeding bottles.They are the safest.The glass bottles are really not very fragile and can be used easily.UPDATE:I have been using glass bottle for two months now and only one broke,that too by falling from a high shelf.NOTE:Pacifiers are made of silicon so,they don't contain BPA.Also mostly the toys are made from BPA free plastic.In the end,I would like to add that there are companies adding other harmful chemicals like BPS to earn the claim of being BPA free.SO,wouldn't it be much more safe to use glass bottles?I am seriously considering it and will go for it.(update above).May God keep our babies healthy and safe.Ameen

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